I be look for a inexpensive portable alarm clock . I have have this one about a month and like it so far . pro : - alarm be loud enough - back light be bright enough - have protective cover for digit when travel - non-bulky with folding stand - can check alarm set time by push button con : - hard to see the number except if you be look down at a angle at the face of the clock - to set minute you have to cycle all the way through ... not a big deal - a little tricky to slide the switch between set the alarm and arm it and turn it off -lrb- I be worried I 'll slide it to the wrong setting -rrb-